As we approach the 2021 Legislative Session after an historic presidential election and a continuing pandemic that is not showing signs of slowing down, the
In Texas, opportunity isn’t the same for everyone – despite our state’s wealth. Texans are working hard to support their families and contribute to our
Looking for analysis of the new health insurance numbers released this week? Check out our blog here! Although median income and poverty rates improved for
Property-Tax Circuit Breakers A property-tax circuit breaker reduces property taxes that exceed a certain percentage of someone’s income. Circuit breaker programs account for people’s ability
With resources limited, the focus should be on educational needs, not tax cuts The Texas House Ways and Means Committee, which controls bills related to
Late Tuesday night, instructions for 2022-2023 state budget proposals were posted, telling agency heads how to submit “Legislative Appropriations Requests” (LARs) for public and higher
The 2019 Legislature made an important commitment to improving funding for our public schools. But the disruptions caused by COVID-19 have imposed unexpected new costs
Making sure every Texan has what they need to come through the COVID-19-induced health and economic crisis safely must be the top priority of state
Public confidence in our property tax system depends on the perception that all taxpayers are treated fairly, and is the key to providing vital financial
The novel coronavirus has upended Texans’ lives and the state’s economy. We do not yet know what “normal” life will look like when this public
